A&O Shearman's criminal defence and investigations practice has an excellent track record in the Netherlands for representing corporate entities and financial institutions in international and domestic investigations and enforcement cases. The group is very experienced in advising on cases involving allegations of bribery and corruption, international sanctions issues and cross-border compliance work. Practice head Patrick Ploeger is an expert in advising on investigations concerning corruption, bribery, anti-money laundering, market abuse, fraud and sanctions. Sjoerd Lopik left the firm in January 2024.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is highly regarded in the Netherlands for its expertise in handling domestic and international regulatory and enforcement cases. Based in Amsterdam, the team is very experienced in assisting with multijurisdictional regulatory and criminal investigations, as well as internal investigations. Other key areas of instruction for the group include environmental matters and anti-bribery and corruption cases. The client base includes large corporate entities and financial institutions. Practice co-head Marnix Somsen is a well known practitioner in the space, with extensive experience in handling investigations and enforcement proceedings. Co-head Roan Lamp is a key contact for Dutch multinationals regarding global compliance and investigations.

Boutique criminal law firm De Roos & Pen stands out for its expertise in handling financial and economic criminal proceedings and tax cases. The team is highly regarded for advising on a broad range of domestic and cross-border matters, with an established track record in advising on internal investigations in the financial sector. Lisa van der Wal is highly experienced in defending in complex international fraud cases, while Thomas Felix advises companies and individuals on compliance issues. Marnix van der Werf fields extensive experience in handling criminal cases, and Brendan Newitt is recommended for large-scale cybercrime matters. Money laundering matters are a core area of strength for Jantien Dekkers, and Niels van der Laan is a key contact for corporate criminal cases.

With an excellent reputation for being ‘at the top of the white-collar crime attorneys’ pyramid‘, JahaeRaymakers is fully capable of handling a wide spectrum of white-collar criminal matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, bribery and fraud issues. Cross-border investigations and sanctions are also prominent in the team’s workload, which is equally adept at advising on complex fraud matters, a core area of strength for Dian Brouwer. Jurjan Geertsma is a key contact for sanctions issues, and Cathalijne Van der Plas‘ practice takes in asset tracing and recovery work. Thom Dieben is well versed in cross-border criminal law issues, and Susanne van Breukelen is very experienced in advising on anti-money laundering and anti-corruption offences. All named lawyers co-head the practice.

NautaDutilh's Amsterdam-based team excels in representing clients in corporate crime litigation and criminal investigations. The group has extensive expertise in assisting with all stages of criminal proceedings and have appeared before multiple court levels, including the Dutch Supreme Court. The client base includes financial institutions and accountants. The team's workload includes advising on anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, sanctions, sensitive investigations and out of court settlements. Practice head Marike Bakker is well versed in representing corporations, board members and senior executives in litigation and enforcement matters. Léon Wijsman specialises in tax litigation, while Simone Honig focuses on financial criminal law and compliance issues. Francien Rense left the firm in August 2024.

At Stibbe, the corporate criminal law group sits within the wider corporate and financial markets practice, and is highly regarded for its 'in-depth knowledge across the full range of white-collar crime'. The team has a strong track record in handling public and internal investigations as well as cases of money laundering, tax fraud, market abuse, violations of working conditions and environmental offences, among other matters. Daan Doorenbos is 'a human encyclopaedia of criminal law and criminal procedural law' and 'a top of the bill litigator in white-collar matters'; he co-heads the practice with Muriël Rosing, who is highly regarded for her expertise in defending in cases of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Monique van der Linden is 'a rising star in the Dutch white-collar crime law community'.

Van Doorne's strong practice is well regarded for advising on a broad range of complex matters, including internal investigations, anti-money laundering, sanctions, fraud, bribery and environmental criminal matters. Vanessa Liem is very experienced in handling sensitive investigations and enforcement matters, often spanning multiple jurisdictions, which are also prominent in Neyah van der Aa's workload. Jan Leliveld is a name to note for fraud and bribery cases, sanctions and environmental criminal law issues. The trio co-head the department.

At boutique law firm Wladimiroff Advocaten, white-collar defence matters form a key pillar of the practice, and the department is sought after for its extensive expertise in acting for clients in fraud, corruption, environmental offences and enforcement cases. International sanctions and economic criminal matters are also prominent in the team's workload. Frans Sijbers is highly regarded for his excellent track record in handling white-collar defence work, often involving civil fraud issues, as well as assisting with cross-border tax litigation. Gert-Jan Elsen is skilled at resolving matters out of court, and regularly represents listed companies and governmental organisations in work. Robbert de Bree fields expertise in sanctions, white-collar criminal cases, and civil fraud issues, and is well versed in advising on cases with international elements. Alexander de Swart represents clients in tax, fraud and bribery cases, and Jop Spijkerman is a name to note for handling environmental law offences. The quintet collectively head the practice.

Operating from offices in Amsterdam and Breda, Hertoghs Advocaten ‘s team stands out for its expertise in tax litigation. The client base includes high-net-worth individuals and national and international corporations, and the group regularly defends in tax fraud cases. Other key areas of instruction include money laundering, corruption, and sanctions issues. Anke Feenstra and Peter van Hagen are the key contacts in Breda. In Amsterdam, Judith de Boer is the name to note for white-collar criminal work. Mariëlle Boezelman left the firm in October 2024.

Houthoff‘s investigations and public enforcement team is led by Vincent Affourtit, who acts for corporate clients and financial institutions in regulatory enforcement matters. The group has solid experience in handling sensitive investigations. Other key areas of instruction for the group include environmental criminal matters and sanctions cases. Marianne Bloos is a key contact for advising on fraud investigations.

Simmons & Simmons is well-placed to advise clients on corporate criminal matters. The group is well known for advising on compliance issues, internal investigations, cybercrime work and environmental litigation, as well as representing entities in cases involving anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and corruption. The Amsterdam-based practice is led by David Schreuders, who has a solid track record in handling the full spectrum of white-collar crime issues ranging from fraud, to compliance and internal investigations.

Florent focuses on assisting clients with domestic and cross-border asset recovery cases, insolvency issues and civil fraud matters. The team is led by Kees van de Meent, an expert in insolvency law and international asset recovery who is often appointed by the court as receiver in large-scale bankruptcies. Financial fraud investigations are also prominent in the group's workload, and the practice is also recognised for its strength in forensic IT matters.

A boutique criminal law firm, Jebbink Soeteman advocaten has a 'wealth of experience across all levels of criminal practice'. Fraud matters are prominent in the team's workload, with the group often acting for directors and employees in cases involving allegations of fraud. The practice is co-led by the 'exceptionally talented' Rosa van Zijl; Jeroen Soeteman, who earns plaudits for his 'unrivalled expertise'; and Petra van Kampen, who has a solid track record in handling matters involving environmental offences and allegations of bribery.

The investigations and white collar defense team at Jones Day has a solid focus on multi-jurisdictional matters. The group is well known for assisting with cross-border work across Europe and with the US, often involving multifaceted international issues of sanctions and bribery. Rick van ’t Hullenaar spearheads the practice, and advises multinational companies on compliance risks, economic sanctions, and export controls. Ravelle Melissen is 'a brilliant associate'.

Loyens & Loeff‘s compliance and corporate crime team is led by Amsterdam-based Marleen Velthuis, who has extensive expertise in white-collar criminal law and environmental law. Velthuis is well-versed in advising global corporations on cases involving allegations of tax fraud and corruption, as well as handling investigations into environmental offences, sanctions issues and money laundering. Asset tracing and recovery matters are also prominent in the group's workload.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s regulatory, compliance and investigations practice draws on the strength of the firm's global network to support clients on a wide range of investigations, enforcement issues and compliance matters. Practice head Sharon Oded is 'a true professional' with 'a very pragmatic approach'; he acts for financial institutions and multinational companies in investigations.

Boutique firm Sjöcrona van Stigt is well known for its specialist expertise in handling corporate criminal defence law. The team operates out of the firm's offices in Rotterdam and The Hague, and has a solid track record in assisting clients with cross-border cases and complex out of court settlements. In the Rotterdam office, Enide Perez brings experience in advising on fraud and corruption cases, hile Sabine ten Doesschate acts on environmental criminal work. Hans de Jong handles instructions involving economic offences, and Nils Gonzales' workload includes cases relating to fraud, corruption and sanctions issues. Over in The Hague, criminal law expert Marlies van Strien, Thijs Kelder and Caroline de Sitter, who is very experienced in advising on fraud matters, are key names.